October 15, 200817 yr Here is the latest news: End of the Rhodes for Howard Cheadle replaces him on Iron Man 2. by Orlando Parfitt, IGN UK UK, October 14, 2008 - Back when Iron Man came out, Terrence Howard was very excited about the direction his character -- Tony Stark sidekick Jim Rhodes -- would take in the sequel, telling us he was already thinking about how he would play the character in Iron Man 2. Well it seems all that talk was in vain, with the actor now dropping out of the movie due, according to The Hollywood Reporter, to "financial differences, among other reasons." Marvel has quickly stepped in, hiring Don Cheadle to replace the departing actor. He's probably most famous for his awful attempts at a cockney accent in the Ocean films, but has serious acting credentials having nabbed an Oscar nomination for Hotel Rwanda. The role is set to be greatly expanded in Iron Man 2, with all the sequel buzz suggesting [possible spoiler ahead] that Rhodes will become War Machine next time around. Filming on the sequel will get under way next year. Link I don't know about this, I feel like Cheadle is a little too small to play a military man who becomes a superhero.
October 15, 200817 yr Im really disappointed, Terrence Howard was great. And personally, When everything is said and done it REALLY kills the movie for me. BTW if the man wants more money after the studio rakes in the cash ($573,806,972 worldwide) with the first film, give it to him. YOU GAVE IT TO RDJ.
October 15, 200817 yr Author Im really disappointed, Terrence Howard was great. And personally, When everything is said and done it REALLY kills the movie for me. BTW if the man wants more money after the studio rakes in the cash ($573,806,972 worldwide) with the first film, give it to him. YOU GAVE IT TO RDJ. I would certainly be interested to hear what the numbers were, but I doubt we'll find out.
October 15, 200817 yr Meh I don't really care that Terrence Howard won't be in it.... Don Cheadle is a great actor he can pull it off, and if RDJ is anything like in the first movie this will be worth watching.
October 17, 200817 yr Cheadle is great, agreed...but I was really looking forward to Howard playing the role.
October 20, 200817 yr I agree that Cheadle is great but I would have preferred Howard for the sake of continuity
October 24, 200817 yr I agree that Cheadle is great but I would have preferred Howard for the sake of continuity Yeah, that's basically my stance. Cheadle is a fine actor, but switching actors is bad for continuity's sake.
March 13, 200917 yr Mickey Rourke Signs on for Iron Man 2 Mar 12, 2009 02:23 PM ET by Adam Bryant Comeback kid Mickey Rourke has wrestled his way into two new projects. The Golden Globe winner has signed on to play the Russian villain Whiplash in Iron Man 2, according to Variety. Rourke has been in consideration for the role for several months, but the deal took some fine-tuning after Marvel initially offered The Wrestler star only $250,000. Rourke, who was recruited by Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. during the awards-show circuit, met with director Jon Favreau and writer Justin Theroux to develop his character. Whiplash will include elements of the comic-book character of the same name, as well as Crimson Dynamo, another Russian evildoer. ... http://movies.tvguide.com/Movie-News/Micke...on-1003953.aspx I'm feeling a little cold to the idea of blending the two characters (Whiplash/Dynamo) into one. But, I'm happy to see Mickey land a role -- anywhere.
March 13, 200917 yr Mickey Rourke Signs on for Iron Man 2 Mar 12, 2009 02:23 PM ET by Adam Bryant Comeback kid Mickey Rourke has wrestled his way into two new projects. The Golden Globe winner has signed on to play the Russian villain Whiplash in Iron Man 2, according to Variety. Rourke has been in consideration for the role for several months, but the deal took some fine-tuning after Marvel initially offered The Wrestler star only $250,000. Rourke, who was recruited by Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. during the awards-show circuit, met with director Jon Favreau and writer Justin Theroux to develop his character. Whiplash will include elements of the comic-book character of the same name, as well as Crimson Dynamo, another Russian evildoer. ... http://movies.tvguide.com/Movie-News/Micke...on-1003953.aspx I'm feeling a little cold to the idea of blending the two characters (Whiplash/Dynamo) into one. But, I'm happy to see Mickey land a role -- anywhere. Same here, especially now after watching The Wrestler, the guy is still a great actor.
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